Misty Friedman
Commerce,GA
Summary
Multi-talented professional excited to apply a diverse skill set that will grow and enhance public outreach and community support for families in our county.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nutrition Director
Jefferson CIty Schools Board Of Education
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Manage foodservice program to adhere to federal and state regulatory school nutrition standards
- Develop engaging menus and marketing materials to attract and maintain participation from students and staff
- Manage three million dollar budget and work within financial parameters of federal guidelines
State Farm to School Director
Georgia Department Of Agriculture
02.2014 - 10.2021
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, teachers, farmers and community partners.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations and marketing campaigns for various projects with state agencies and private partners.
- In charge of statewide farm to school programming, implementation of USDA Farm to School Grant and Specialty Crop Block Grant initiatives, and continued growth of the use of Georgia Grown products in school nutrition programs across the state.
- Through the Vision 2020 for School Nutrition project, increased documented farm to school purchases from 13 million in 2015 to 58 million plus in 2020
School Nutrition Director
Madison County Schools Board Of Education
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Oversaw all aspects of the school nutrition program including a multi million dollar budget, USDA guidelines, marketing and 54 employees
- Introduced system wide farm to school programming through participation in the Feed My School program through the Georgia Department of Agriculture
School Nutrition Manager
Jackson County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Monitored and enforced quality standards for school food services.
- Developed menus following USDA nutrition, budget and procurement guidelines.
Owner/Operator
Watchmaker's Restaurant & Catering
03.2004 - 07.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations including marketing, catering sales, event management for the restaurant and attached hotel.
- Worked with community organizers to develop community events and enhance ongoing historical programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Charleston, SC 08.1991 - 03.1995
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Marketing
Program Development
Community Outreach
Grant Writing and Implementation
Financial Management
Brand Promotion & Development
School engagement
Nutrition assessment and planning
Agriculture Connections
Affiliations
State 4-H Advisory Board
Georgia School Nutrition Association
American Commodity Distribution Association
Commerce FFA Alumni
Timeline
School Nutrition Director
Jefferson CIty Schools Board Of Education
11.2021 - 05.2023
State Farm to School Director
Georgia Department Of Agriculture
02.2014 - 10.2021
School Nutrition Director
Madison County Schools Board Of Education
06.2012 - 02.2014
School Nutrition Manager
Jackson County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2012
Owner/Operator
Watchmaker's Restaurant & Catering
03.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
08.1991 - 03.1995